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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 785.75 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 785.75 and 199.21 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 785.75 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/785.75 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 785.75 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 156,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,527.79/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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