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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 784 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 784 and 176.06 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 784 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/784 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 784 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 138,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,031.04/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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