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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.27, 786.31 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.27, 786.31 and 199.58 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.27 : 786.31 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.27/786.31 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.27x = 786.31 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.27x = 156,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,927.32/524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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