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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 790.94 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 790.94 and 198.45 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 790.94 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/790.94 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 790.94 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 156,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,961.98/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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