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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 786 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.66, 786 and 249.94 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.66 : 786 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.66/786 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.66x = 786 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.66x = 196,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,452.84/523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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