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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.05, 783.06 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.05, 783.06 and 175.56 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.05 : 783.06 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.05/783.06 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.05x = 783.06 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.05x = 137,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,474.01/522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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