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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 780.57 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 780.57 and 358.11 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 780.57 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/780.57 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 780.57 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 279,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,529.92/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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