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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.69, 784.11 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.69, 784.11 and 175.97 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.69 : 784.11 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.69/784.11 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.69x = 784.11 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.69x = 137,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,975.92/522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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