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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 779.90 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 779.90 and 154.76 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 779.90 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/779.90 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 779.90 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 120,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,697.32/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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