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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.91, 785.94 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.91, 785.94 and 177.28 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.91 : 785.94 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.91/785.94 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.91x = 785.94 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.91x = 139,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,329.48/523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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