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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 784.08 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 784.08 and 197.94 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 784.08 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/784.08 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 784.08 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 155,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,200.80/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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