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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.73, 780.80 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.73, 780.80 and 212.21 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.73 : 780.80 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.73/780.80 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.73x = 780.80 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.73x = 165,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,694.46/520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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