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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.74, 785.44 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.74, 785.44 and 198.93 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.74 : 785.44 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.74/785.44 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.74x = 785.44 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.74x = 156,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,247.58/523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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