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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 780.72 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 780.72 and 212.06 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 780.72 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/780.72 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 780.72 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 165,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,559.48/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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