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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.37, 786.68 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.37, 786.68 and 199.74 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.37 : 786.68 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.37/786.68 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.37x = 786.68 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.37x = 157,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,130.46/524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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