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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 780.54 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 780.54 and 212.16 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 780.54 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/780.54 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 780.54 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 165,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,599.37/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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