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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.27, 780.30 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.27, 780.30 and 154.96 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.27 : 780.30 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.27/780.30 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.27x = 780.30 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.27x = 120,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,913.34/520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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