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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.15, 785.59 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.15, 785.59 and 246.13 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.15 : 785.59 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.15/785.59 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.15x = 785.59 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.15x = 193,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,357.27/524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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