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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.63, 785.08 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.63, 785.08 and 249.58 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.63 : 785.08 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.63/785.08 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.63x = 785.08 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.63x = 195,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,940.27/523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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