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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 779.94 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 779.94 and 288.93 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 779.94 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/779.94 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 779.94 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 225,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,348.06/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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