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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 785.26 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 785.26 and 249.52 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 785.26 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/785.26 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 785.26 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 195,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,938.08/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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