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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.78, 784.26 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.78, 784.26 and 157.53 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.78 : 784.26 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.78/784.26 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.78x = 784.26 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.78x = 123,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,544.48/522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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