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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 780.42 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 780.42 and 231.38 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 780.42 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/780.42 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 780.42 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 180,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,573.58/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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