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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 783.72 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 783.72 and 193.47 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 783.72 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/783.72 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 783.72 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 151,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,626.31/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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