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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.72, 780.60 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.72, 780.60 and 232 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.72 : 780.60 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.72/780.60 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.72x = 780.60 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.72x = 181,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,099.20/520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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