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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 779.85 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 779.85 and 366.96 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 779.85 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/779.85 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 779.85 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 286,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,173.76/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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