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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.97, 784.52 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.97, 784.52 and 176.29 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.97 : 784.52 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.97/784.52 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.97x = 784.52 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.97x = 138,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,303.03/522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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