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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 781.38 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 781.38 and 232.38 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 781.38 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/781.38 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 781.38 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 181,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,577.08/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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