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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 791.32 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 791.32 and 157.35 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 791.32 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/791.32 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 791.32 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 124,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,510.25/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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