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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 781.38 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 781.38 and 212.76 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 781.38 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/781.38 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 781.38 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 166,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,246.41/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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