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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 785.61 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 785.61 and 177.26 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 785.61 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/785.61 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 785.61 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 139,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,253.30/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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