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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 783.65 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 783.65 and 157.37 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 783.65 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/783.65 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 783.65 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 123,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,318.30/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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