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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.49, 785.36 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.49, 785.36 and 198.88 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.49 : 785.36 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.49/785.36 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.49x = 785.36 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.49x = 156,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,190.93/523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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