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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 780.93 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 780.93 and 155.41 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 780.93 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/780.93 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 780.93 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 121,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,364.33/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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