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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 785.14 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 785.14 and 198.80 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 785.14 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/785.14 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 785.14 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 156,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,085.83/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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