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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.85, 786.02 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.85, 786.02 and 250.02 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.85 : 786.02 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.85/786.02 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.85x = 786.02 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.85x = 196,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,519.47/523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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