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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.76, 785.28 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.76, 785.28 and 198.92 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.76 : 785.28 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.76/785.28 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.76x = 785.28 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.76x = 156,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,207.90/523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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