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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 782.60 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 782.60 and 156.49 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 782.60 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/782.60 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 782.60 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 122,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,472.50/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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