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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 782.45 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 782.45 and 175 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 782.45 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/782.45 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 782.45 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 136,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,928.75/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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