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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 779.88 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 779.88 and 365.24 is: 547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 779.88 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/779.88 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 779.88 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 284,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,843.37/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.67

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