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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 783.78 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 783.78 and 175.77 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 783.78 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/783.78 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 783.78 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 137,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765.01/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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