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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 786.57 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 786.57 and 200.30 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 786.57 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/786.57 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 786.57 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 157,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,546.04/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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