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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.77, 784.97 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.77, 784.97 and 249.48 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.77 : 784.97 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.77/784.97 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.77x = 784.97 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.77x = 195,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,833.07/523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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