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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 782.65 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 782.65 and 175.35 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 782.65 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/782.65 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 782.65 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 137,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,235.98/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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