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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.18, 780.27 and 300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.18, 780.27 and 300.67 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.18 : 780.27 = 300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.18/780.27 = 300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.18x = 780.27 × 300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.18x = 234,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,603.78/520.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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