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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 783.06 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 783.06 and 197.48 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 783.06 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/783.06 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 783.06 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 154,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,638.69/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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