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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.55, 780.60 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.55, 780.60 and 155.25 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.55 : 780.60 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.55/780.60 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.55x = 780.60 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.55x = 121,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,191.37/520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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