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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 780 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 780 and 212.04 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 780 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/780 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 780 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 165,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,391.20/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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