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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 780.46 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 780.46 and 155.01 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 780.46 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/780.46 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 780.46 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 120,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,978.72/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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