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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 787.66 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 787.66 and 200.41 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 787.66 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/787.66 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 787.66 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 157,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,852.47/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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