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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.80, 783.90 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.80, 783.90 and 157.52 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.80 : 783.90 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.80/783.90 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.80x = 783.90 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.80x = 123,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,479.93/522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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