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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 785.16 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 785.16 and 249.57 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 785.16 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/785.16 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 785.16 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 195,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,952.38/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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