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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 784.89 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 784.89 and 176.64 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 784.89 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/784.89 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 784.89 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 138,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,642.97/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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