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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.83, 782.93 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.83, 782.93 and 175.24 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.83 : 782.93 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.83/782.93 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.83x = 782.93 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.83x = 137,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.65/521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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