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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 785.72 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 785.72 and 199.28 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 785.72 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/785.72 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 785.72 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 156,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,580.74/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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