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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.59, 787.01 and 199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.59, 787.01 and 199.78 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.59 : 787.01 = 199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.59/787.01 = 199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.59x = 787.01 × 199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.59x = 157,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,224.92/524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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