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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 781.42 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 781.42 and 212.73 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 781.42 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/781.42 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 781.42 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 166,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,231.48/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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