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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.40, 780.32 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.40, 780.32 and 212.02 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.40 : 780.32 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.40/780.32 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.40x = 780.32 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.40x = 165,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,442.03/520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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