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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 785.43 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 785.43 and 248.90 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 785.43 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/785.43 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 785.43 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 195,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,489.60/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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