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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.73, 784.28 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.73, 784.28 and 157.51 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.73 : 784.28 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.73/784.28 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.73x = 784.28 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.73x = 123,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,531.94/522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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