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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.61, 783.92 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.61, 783.92 and 157.39 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.61 : 783.92 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.61/783.92 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.61x = 783.92 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.61x = 123,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,379.60/522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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