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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.53, 783.29 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.53, 783.29 and 175.69 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.53 : 783.29 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.53/783.29 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.53x = 783.29 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.53x = 137,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,616.22/522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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