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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.79, 755.78 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.79, 755.78 and 157.07 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.79 : 755.78 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.79/755.78 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.79x = 755.78 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.79x = 118,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,705.80/503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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