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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 784.22 and 197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 784.22 and 197.95 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 784.22 = 197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/784.22 = 197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 784.22 × 197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 155,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,233.40/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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