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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 786.48 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 786.48 and 199.71 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 786.48 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/786.48 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 786.48 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 157,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,067.92/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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