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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 780.43 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 780.43 and 289.17 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 780.43 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/780.43 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 780.43 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 225,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,676.94/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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