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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 785.61 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 785.61 and 153.63 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 785.61 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/785.61 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 785.61 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 120,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,693.26/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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