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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 778.47 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 778.47 and 337.07 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 778.47 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/778.47 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 778.47 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 262,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,398.88/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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