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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.40, 780.62 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.40, 780.62 and 155.23 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.40 : 780.62 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.40/780.62 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.40x = 780.62 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.40x = 121,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,175.64/520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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