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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.21, 786.38 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.21, 786.38 and 199.53 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.21 : 786.38 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.21/786.38 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.21x = 786.38 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.21x = 156,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,905.40/524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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