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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 781.02 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 781.02 and 326.39 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 781.02 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/781.02 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 781.02 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 254,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,917.12/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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