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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 783.22 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 783.22 and 175.41 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 783.22 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/783.22 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 783.22 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 137,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,384.62/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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