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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 786.38 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 786.38 and 199.89 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 786.38 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/786.38 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 786.38 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 157,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,188.50/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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