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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 785.44 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 785.44 and 199.20 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 785.44 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/785.44 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 785.44 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 156,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,459.65/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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