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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 781.02 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 781.02 and 231.92 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 781.02 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/781.02 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 781.02 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 181,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,134.16/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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