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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 784.47 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 784.47 and 176.25 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 784.47 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/784.47 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 784.47 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 138,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,258.92/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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