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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 786.78 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 786.78 and 199.80 is: 299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 786.78 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/786.78 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 786.78 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 157,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,198.64/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.49

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