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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 781.06 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 781.06 and 231.94 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 781.06 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/781.06 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 781.06 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 181,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,159.06/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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