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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.23, 781.37 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.23, 781.37 and 315.20 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.23 : 781.37 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.23/781.37 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.23x = 781.37 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.23x = 246,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,282.34/520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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