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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 784.96 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 784.96 and 249.24 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 784.96 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/784.96 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 784.96 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 195,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,643.43/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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