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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.73, 784.24 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.73, 784.24 and 198.10 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.73 : 784.24 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.73/784.24 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.73x = 784.24 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.73x = 155,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,357.94/522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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