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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 520.80 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 520.80 and 364.80 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 520.80 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/520.80 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 520.80 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 189,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,987.84/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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