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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 783.24 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 783.24 and 197.64 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 783.24 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/783.24 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 783.24 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 154,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,799.55/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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