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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 783.26 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 783.26 and 175.38 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 783.26 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/783.26 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 783.26 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 137,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,367.26/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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