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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.57, 783.97 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.57, 783.97 and 197.94 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.57 : 783.97 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.57/783.97 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.57x = 783.97 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.57x = 155,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,179.02/522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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