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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.18, 779.84 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.18, 779.84 and 376 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.18 : 779.84 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.18/779.84 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.18x = 779.84 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.18x = 293,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,219.84/520.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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