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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.86, 780.76 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.86, 780.76 and 224.56 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.86 : 780.76 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.86/780.76 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.86x = 780.76 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.86x = 175,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,328.96/520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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