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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.43, 780.35 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.43, 780.35 and 155.12 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.43 : 780.35 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.43/780.35 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.43x = 780.35 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.43x = 121,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,043.21/520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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