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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.90, 785.85 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.90, 785.85 and 249.16 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.90 : 785.85 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.90/785.85 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.90x = 785.85 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.90x = 195,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,802.39/523.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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