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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.91, 786.06 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.91, 786.06 and 249.86 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.91 : 786.06 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.91/786.06 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.91x = 786.06 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.91x = 196,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,401.02/523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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