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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.60, 784.33 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.60, 784.33 and 248.86 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.60 : 784.33 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.60/784.33 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.60x = 784.33 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.60x = 195,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,188.36/523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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