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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 780.94 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 780.94 and 155.43 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 780.94 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/780.94 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 780.94 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 121,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,381.50/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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