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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.55, 785.09 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.55, 785.09 and 249.14 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.55 : 785.09 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.55/785.09 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.55x = 785.09 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.55x = 195,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,594.02/523.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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