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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 784.93 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 784.93 and 194.47 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 784.93 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/784.93 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 784.93 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 152,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,643.39/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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