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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 785.34 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 785.34 and 198.86 is: 298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 785.34 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/785.34 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 785.34 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 156,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,168.79/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.35

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