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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 779.80 and 346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 779.80 and 346.45 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 779.80 = 346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/779.80 = 346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 779.80 × 346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 270,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,159.98/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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