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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 785.84 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 785.84 and 181.88 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 785.84 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/785.84 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 785.84 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 142,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,923.74/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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