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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 785.68 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 785.68 and 249.71 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 785.68 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/785.68 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 785.68 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 196,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,192.15/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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