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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.80, 786.88 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.80, 786.88 and 200.32 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.80 : 786.88 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.80/786.88 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.80x = 786.88 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.80x = 157,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,627.80/524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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