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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 785.16 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 785.16 and 199.26 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 785.16 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/785.16 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 785.16 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 156,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,450.98/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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