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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 783.74 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 783.74 and 197.76 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 783.74 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/783.74 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 783.74 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 154,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,992.42/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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