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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 787.26 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 787.26 and 200.18 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 787.26 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/787.26 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 787.26 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 157,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,593.71/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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