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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 780.95 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 780.95 and 155.46 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 780.95 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/780.95 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 780.95 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 121,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,405.71/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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