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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 780.75 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 780.75 and 231.75 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 780.75 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/780.75 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 780.75 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 180,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,938.81/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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