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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 785.39 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 785.39 and 176.97 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 785.39 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/785.39 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 785.39 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 138,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,990.47/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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