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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.79, 787.46 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.79, 787.46 and 200.12 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.79 : 787.46 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.79/787.46 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.79x = 787.46 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.79x = 157,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,581.56/524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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