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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 786.29 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 786.29 and 249.84 is: 374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 786.29 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/786.29 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 786.29 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 196,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,445.44/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.97

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