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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.03, 779.59 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.03, 779.59 and 337.48 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.03 : 779.59 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.03/779.59 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.03x = 779.59 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.03x = 263,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,096.03/520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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