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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.77, 785.62 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.77, 785.62 and 177.07 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.77 : 785.62 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.77/785.62 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.77x = 785.62 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.77x = 139,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,109.73/523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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