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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.66, 781.02 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.66, 781.02 and 150.44 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.66 : 781.02 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.66/781.02 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.66x = 781.02 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.66x = 117,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,496.65/520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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