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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 778.29 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 778.29 and 357.40 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 778.29 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/778.29 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 778.29 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 278,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,160.85/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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