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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 780.87 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 780.87 and 212.56 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 780.87 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/780.87 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 780.87 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 165,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,981.73/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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