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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 780.36 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 780.36 and 155.01 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 780.36 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/780.36 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 780.36 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 120,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,959.80/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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