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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 782.61 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 782.61 and 174.91 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 782.61 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/782.61 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 782.61 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 136,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,886.15/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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