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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.65, 786.84 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.65, 786.84 and 200.02 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.65 : 786.84 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.65/786.84 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.65x = 786.84 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.65x = 157,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,383.74/524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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