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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.60, 785.65 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.60, 785.65 and 249.62 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.60 : 785.65 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.60/785.65 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.60x = 785.65 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.60x = 196,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,113.95/523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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