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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.38, 786.58 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.38, 786.58 and 139.62 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.38 : 786.58 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.38/786.58 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.38x = 786.58 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.38x = 109,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,822.30/524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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