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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.53, 783.80 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.53, 783.80 and 157.32 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.53 : 783.80 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.53/783.80 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.53x = 783.80 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.53x = 123,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,307.02/522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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