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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.53, 783.24 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.53, 783.24 and 193.16 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.53 : 783.24 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.53/783.24 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.53x = 783.24 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.53x = 151,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,291.87/522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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