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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 786.54 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 786.54 and 199.94 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 786.54 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/786.54 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 786.54 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 157,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,260.81/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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