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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.04, 782.67 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.04, 782.67 and 197.26 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.04 : 782.67 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.04/782.67 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.04x = 782.67 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.04x = 154,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,389.48/522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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