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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 780.32 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 780.32 and 212 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 780.32 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/780.32 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 780.32 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 165,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,427.84/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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