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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 779.10 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 779.10 and 438.27 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 779.10 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/779.10 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 779.10 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 341,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,456.16/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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