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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 784.01 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 784.01 and 176.06 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 784.01 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/784.01 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 784.01 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 138,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,028.00/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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