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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 785.28 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 785.28 and 198.84 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 785.28 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/785.28 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 785.28 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 156,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,145.08/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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