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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 782.64 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 782.64 and 197.37 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 782.64 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/782.64 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 782.64 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 154,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469.66/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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