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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 780.72 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 780.72 and 383.32 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 780.72 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/780.72 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 780.72 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 299,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,265.59/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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