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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.39, 784.89 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.39, 784.89 and 249.01 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.39 : 784.89 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.39/784.89 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.39x = 784.89 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.39x = 195,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,445.46/523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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