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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.55, 780.24 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.55, 780.24 and 212.33 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.55 : 780.24 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.55/780.24 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.55x = 780.24 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.55x = 165,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,664.46/520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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