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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 777.87 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 777.87 and 474.39 is: 709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 777.87 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/777.87 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 777.87 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 369,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,013.75/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.63

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