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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.57, 783.82 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.57, 783.82 and 157.36 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.57 : 783.82 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.57/783.82 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.57x = 783.82 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.57x = 123,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,341.92/522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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