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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.87, 787.32 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.87, 787.32 and 200.19 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.87 : 787.32 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.87/787.32 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.87x = 787.32 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.87x = 157,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,613.59/524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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