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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 785.43 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 785.43 and 177.04 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 785.43 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/785.43 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 785.43 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 139,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,051.23/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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