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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 779.76 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 779.76 and 346.95 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 779.76 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/779.76 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 779.76 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 270,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,537.73/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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