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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 782.76 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 782.76 and 197.24 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 782.76 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/782.76 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 782.76 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 154,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,391.58/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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