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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 785.48 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 785.48 and 198.99 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 785.48 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/785.48 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 785.48 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 156,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,302.67/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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