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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 786.22 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 786.22 and 199.44 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 786.22 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/786.22 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 786.22 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 156,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,803.72/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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