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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 786.79 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 786.79 and 249.79 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 786.79 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/786.79 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 786.79 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 196,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,529.68/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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