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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.57, 785.47 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.57, 785.47 and 198.94 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.57 : 785.47 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.57/785.47 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.57x = 785.47 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.57x = 156,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,258.94/523.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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