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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 791.40 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 791.40 and 157.42 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 791.40 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/791.40 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 791.40 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 124,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,582.19/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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