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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.84, 782.46 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.84, 782.46 and 156.58 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.84 : 782.46 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.84/782.46 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.84x = 782.46 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.84x = 122,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,520.03/521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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