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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 781.46 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 781.46 and 228.18 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 781.46 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/781.46 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 781.46 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 178,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,308.49/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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