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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 780.36 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 780.36 and 155.07 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 780.36 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/780.36 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 780.36 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 121,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,010.43/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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