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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 780.72 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 780.72 and 212.78 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 780.72 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/780.72 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 780.72 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 166,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,121.60/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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