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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 783.27 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 783.27 and 156.92 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 783.27 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/783.27 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 783.27 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 122,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,906.81/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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