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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.06 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.06 and 249.51 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.06 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.06 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.06 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 195,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,879.07/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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