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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 778.80 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 778.80 and 302.96 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 778.80 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/778.80 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 778.80 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 235,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,945.25/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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