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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 780.44 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 780.44 and 155.08 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 780.44 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/780.44 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 780.44 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 121,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,030.64/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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