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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.18, 783.33 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.18, 783.33 and 197.49 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.18 : 783.33 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.18/783.33 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.18x = 783.33 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.18x = 154,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,699.84/522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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