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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 780.13 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 780.13 and 154.83 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 780.13 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/780.13 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 780.13 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 120,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,787.53/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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