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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 785.61 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 785.61 and 198.96 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 785.61 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/785.61 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 785.61 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 156,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,304.97/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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