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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 779.84 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 779.84 and 242.34 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 779.84 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/779.84 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 779.84 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 188,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,986.43/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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