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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 785.47 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 785.47 and 181.41 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 785.47 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/785.47 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 785.47 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 142,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,492.11/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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