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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.70, 783.96 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.70, 783.96 and 198.07 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 783.96 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/783.96 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 783.96 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 155,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,278.96/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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