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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 783.72 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 783.72 and 175.78 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 783.72 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/783.72 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 783.72 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 137,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,762.30/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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