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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.77, 784.26 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.77, 784.26 and 198.14 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.77 : 784.26 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.77/784.26 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.77x = 784.26 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.77x = 155,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,389.36/522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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