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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 780.20 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 780.20 and 154.91 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 780.20 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/780.20 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 780.20 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 120,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,856.11/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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