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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 785.23 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 785.23 and 158.28 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 785.23 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/785.23 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 785.23 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 124,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,282.86/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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