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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.77, 787.06 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.77, 787.06 and 200.03 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.77 : 787.06 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.77/787.06 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.77x = 787.06 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.77x = 157,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,435.61/524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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