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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.66, 780.83 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.66, 780.83 and 150.44 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.66 : 780.83 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.66/780.83 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.66x = 780.83 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.66x = 117,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,468.07/520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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