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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 785.72 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 785.72 and 249.75 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 785.72 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/785.72 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 785.72 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 196,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,233.57/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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