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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 778.38 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 778.38 and 374.68 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 778.38 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/778.38 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 778.38 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 291,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,643.42/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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