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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.76, 783.84 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.76, 783.84 and 175.90 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.76 : 783.84 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.76/783.84 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.76x = 783.84 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.76x = 137,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,877.46/522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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