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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.52, 783.74 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.52, 783.74 and 193.44 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.52 : 783.74 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.52/783.74 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.52x = 783.74 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.52x = 151,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,606.67/522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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