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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.17, 780.03 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.17, 780.03 and 211.94 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.17 : 780.03 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.17/780.03 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.17x = 780.03 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.17x = 165,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,315.66/520.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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