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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 780.44 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 780.44 and 155.03 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 780.44 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/780.44 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 780.44 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 120,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,992.79/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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