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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.73, 781.11 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.73, 781.11 and 155.52 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.73 : 781.11 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.73/781.11 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.73x = 781.11 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.73x = 121,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,478.23/520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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