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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 786 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 786 and 249.98 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 786 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/786 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 786 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 196,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,484.28/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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