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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.98, 782.64 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.98, 782.64 and 196.96 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.98 : 782.64 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.98/782.64 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.98x = 782.64 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.98x = 154,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,148.77/521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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