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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 781.19 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 781.19 and 314.74 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 781.19 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/781.19 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 781.19 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 245,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,869.70/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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