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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 781.32 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 781.32 and 228.32 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 781.32 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/781.32 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 781.32 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 178,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,390.98/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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