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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.83, 783.02 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.83, 783.02 and 197.29 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.83 : 783.02 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.83/783.02 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.83x = 783.02 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.83x = 154,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,482.02/521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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