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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.99, 780.90 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.99, 780.90 and 228.40 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.99 : 780.90 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.99/780.90 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.99x = 780.90 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.99x = 178,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,354.75/520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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