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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 783.86 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 783.86 and 157.41 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 783.86 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/783.86 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 783.86 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 123,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,386.62/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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