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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.24, 785.96 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.24, 785.96 and 177.36 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.24 : 785.96 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.24/785.96 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.24x = 785.96 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.24x = 139,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397.87/524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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