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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 781.53 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 781.53 and 155.71 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 781.53 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/781.53 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 781.53 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 121,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,692.43/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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