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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 778.61 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 778.61 and 397.71 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 778.61 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/778.61 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 778.61 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 309,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,661.98/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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