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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 780.89 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 780.89 and 212.39 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 780.89 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/780.89 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 780.89 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 165,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,853.23/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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