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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 783.39 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 783.39 and 157.09 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 783.39 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/783.39 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 783.39 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 123,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,062.74/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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