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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.95, 780.74 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.95, 780.74 and 212.44 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.95 : 780.74 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.95/780.74 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.95x = 780.74 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.95x = 165,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,858.98/520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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