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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 787.36 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 787.36 and 200.24 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 787.36 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/787.36 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 787.36 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 157,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,660.97/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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