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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.49, 786.78 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.49, 786.78 and 195.33 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.49 : 786.78 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.49/786.78 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.49x = 786.78 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.49x = 153,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,681.74/524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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