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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.25, 780.38 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.25, 780.38 and 155.03 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.25 : 780.38 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.25/780.38 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.25x = 780.38 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.25x = 120,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,981.54/520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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