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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.63, 785.46 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.63, 785.46 and 198.94 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.63 : 785.46 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.63/785.46 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.63x = 785.46 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.63x = 156,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,259.41/523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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