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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 781.19 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 781.19 and 382.62 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 781.19 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/781.19 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 781.19 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 298,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,897.00/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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