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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.62 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.62 and 249.52 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.62 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.62 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.62 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 196,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,027.90/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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