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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.25, 784.88 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.25, 784.88 and 181.25 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.25 : 784.88 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.25/784.88 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.25x = 784.88 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.25x = 142,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,258.59/523.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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