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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.70, 784.46 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.70, 784.46 and 198.16 is: 297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 784.46 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/784.46 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 784.46 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 155,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,448.59/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.40

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