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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.03, 779.02 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.03, 779.02 and 390.18 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.03 : 779.02 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.03/779.02 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.03x = 779.02 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.03x = 303,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,957.78/520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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