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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 785.40 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 785.40 and 153.42 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 785.40 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/785.40 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 785.40 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 120,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,494.76/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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