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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.33, 785.16 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.33, 785.16 and 249.38 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.33 : 785.16 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.33/785.16 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.33x = 785.16 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.33x = 195,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,801.95/523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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