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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 784.49 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 784.49 and 180.75 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 784.49 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/784.49 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 784.49 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 141,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,795.66/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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