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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.35, 780.52 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.35, 780.52 and 155.17 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.35 : 780.52 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.35/780.52 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.35x = 780.52 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.35x = 121,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,113.29/520.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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