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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.63, 782.52 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.63, 782.52 and 174.85 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.63 : 782.52 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.63/782.52 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.63x = 782.52 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.63x = 136,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,823.62/521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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