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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.12 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.12 and 199.44 is: 299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.12 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.12 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.12 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 156,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,783.77/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.18

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