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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.92, 785.88 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.92, 785.88 and 199.12 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.92 : 785.88 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.92/785.88 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.92x = 785.88 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.92x = 156,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,484.43/523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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