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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.65, 785.07 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.65, 785.07 and 199.29 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.65 : 785.07 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.65/785.07 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.65x = 785.07 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.65x = 156,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,456.60/523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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