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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 781.68 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 781.68 and 232.31 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 781.68 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/781.68 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 781.68 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 181,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,592.08/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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