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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.89 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.89 and 228.13 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 780.89 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/780.89 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 780.89 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 178,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,141.34/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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