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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.97, 782.76 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.97, 782.76 and 175.23 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.97 : 782.76 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.97/782.76 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.97x = 782.76 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.97x = 137,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,163.69/521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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