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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 790.42 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 790.42 and 197.94 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 790.42 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/790.42 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 790.42 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 156,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,455.73/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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