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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.53, 780.94 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.53, 780.94 and 155.33 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.53 : 780.94 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.53/780.94 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.53x = 780.94 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.53x = 121,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,299.51/520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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