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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 783.84 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 783.84 and 157.36 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 783.84 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/783.84 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 783.84 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 123,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,345.06/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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