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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 785.01 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 785.01 and 194.37 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 785.01 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/785.01 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 785.01 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 152,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,582.39/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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