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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 780.56 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 780.56 and 228.16 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 780.56 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/780.56 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 780.56 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 178,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,092.57/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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