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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 785.56 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 785.56 and 199.61 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 785.56 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/785.56 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 785.56 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 156,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,805.63/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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