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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.13, 785.90 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.13, 785.90 and 177.28 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.13 : 785.90 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.13/785.90 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.13x = 785.90 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.13x = 139,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,324.35/524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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