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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.82, 782.46 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.82, 782.46 and 196.96 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.82 : 782.46 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.82/782.46 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.82x = 782.46 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.82x = 154,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,113.32/521.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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