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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 780.50 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 780.50 and 212.16 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 780.50 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/780.50 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 780.50 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 165,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,590.88/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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