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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 780.66 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 780.66 and 231.96 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 780.66 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/780.66 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 780.66 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 181,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,081.89/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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