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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 785.72 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 785.72 and 198.95 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 785.72 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/785.72 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 785.72 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 156,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,318.99/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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