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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.15, 779.75 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.15, 779.75 and 337.63 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.15 : 779.75 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.15/779.75 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.15x = 779.75 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.15x = 263,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,266.99/520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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