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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 785.63 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 785.63 and 249.69 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 785.63 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/785.63 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 785.63 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 196,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,163.95/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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