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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 787.04 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 787.04 and 200.04 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 787.04 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/787.04 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 787.04 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 157,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,439.48/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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