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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.83, 788.56 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.83, 788.56 and 155.53 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.83 : 788.56 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.83/788.56 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.83x = 788.56 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.83x = 122,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,643.55/525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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