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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.39, 780.57 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.39, 780.57 and 228.16 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.39 : 780.57 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.39/780.57 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.39x = 780.57 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.39x = 178,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,094.85/520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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