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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 780.63 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 780.63 and 212.42 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 780.63 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/780.63 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 780.63 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 165,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,823.38/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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