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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.85, 785.42 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.85, 785.42 and 198.95 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.85 : 785.42 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.85/785.42 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.85x = 785.42 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.85x = 156,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,254.39/523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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