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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 787.52 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 787.52 and 200.54 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 787.52 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/787.52 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 787.52 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 157,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,931.73/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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