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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.69, 781.14 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.69, 781.14 and 155.47 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.69 : 781.14 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.69/781.14 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.69x = 781.14 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.69x = 121,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,443.84/520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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