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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 784.98 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.66, 784.98 and 249.68 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.66 : 784.98 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.66/784.98 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.66x = 784.98 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.66x = 195,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,993.81/523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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