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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 787.38 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 787.38 and 200.28 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 787.38 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/787.38 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 787.38 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 157,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,696.47/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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