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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.18, 780.26 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.18, 780.26 and 301.13 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.18 : 780.26 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.18/780.26 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.18x = 780.26 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.18x = 234,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,959.69/520.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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