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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 780.84 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 780.84 and 212.42 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 780.84 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/780.84 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 780.84 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 165,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,866.03/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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