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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.97, 786.02 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.97, 786.02 and 199.43 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.97 : 786.02 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.97/786.02 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.97x = 786.02 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.97x = 156,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,755.97/523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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