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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 778.95 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 778.95 and 356.94 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 778.95 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/778.95 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 778.95 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 278,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,038.41/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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