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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.47, 786.77 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.47, 786.77 and 159.28 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.47 : 786.77 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.47/786.77 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.47x = 786.77 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.47x = 125,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,316.73/524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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