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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 784.12 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 784.12 and 152.56 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 784.12 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/784.12 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 784.12 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 119,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,625.35/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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