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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 780.06 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 780.06 and 231.48 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 780.06 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/780.06 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 780.06 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 180,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,568.29/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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