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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.59, 782.58 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.59, 782.58 and 197.20 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.59 : 782.58 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.59/782.58 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.59x = 782.58 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.59x = 154,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,324.78/521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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