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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.96 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.96 and 155.36 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 780.96 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/780.96 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 780.96 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 121,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,329.95/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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