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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.09, 785.18 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.09, 785.18 and 245.93 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.09 : 785.18 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.09/785.18 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.09x = 785.18 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.09x = 193,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,096.01/524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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