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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 786.38 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 786.38 and 199.74 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 786.38 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/786.38 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 786.38 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 157,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071.54/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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