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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 780.41 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 780.41 and 155.07 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 780.41 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/780.41 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 780.41 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 121,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,013.50/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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