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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.55, 785.03 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.55, 785.03 and 249.63 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.55 : 785.03 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.55/785.03 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.55x = 785.03 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.55x = 195,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,965.79/523.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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