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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.20, 785.08 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.20, 785.08 and 249.41 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.20 : 785.08 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.20/785.08 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.20x = 785.08 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.20x = 195,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,806.80/524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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