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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 784.78 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 784.78 and 249.16 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 784.78 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/784.78 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 784.78 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 195,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,535.78/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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