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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.40, 780.60 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.40, 780.60 and 232.40 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.40 : 780.60 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.40/780.60 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.40x = 780.60 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.40x = 181,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,411.44/520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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