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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 780.18 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 780.18 and 231.80 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 780.18 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/780.18 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 780.18 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 180,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,845.72/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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