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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 784.62 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 784.62 and 176.58 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 784.62 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/784.62 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 784.62 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 138,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,548.20/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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