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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 779.96 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 779.96 and 212.40 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 779.96 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/779.96 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 779.96 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 165,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,663.50/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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