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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 781.61 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 781.61 and 228.38 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 781.61 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/781.61 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 781.61 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 178,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,500.18/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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