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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 782.89 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 782.89 and 197.52 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 782.89 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/782.89 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 782.89 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 154,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,635.45/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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