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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.27, 780.56 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.27, 780.56 and 155.07 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.27 : 780.56 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.27/780.56 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.27x = 780.56 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.27x = 121,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,041.44/520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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