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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 785.45 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 785.45 and 176.99 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 785.45 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/785.45 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 785.45 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 139,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,012.32/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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