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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 781.26 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 781.26 and 315.42 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 781.26 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/781.26 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 781.26 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 246,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,425.03/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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