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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 780.94 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 780.94 and 228.12 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 780.94 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/780.94 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 780.94 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 178,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,145.39/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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