Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.57 and 231.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.57 and 231.75 is: 347.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520.56 : 780.57 = 231.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520.56/780.57 = 231.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520.56x = 780.57 × 231.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520.56x = 180,897.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,897.10/520.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347.50
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