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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 783.64 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 783.64 and 198.02 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 783.64 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/783.64 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 783.64 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 155,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,175.40/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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