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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 780.57 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 780.57 and 303.75 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 780.57 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/780.57 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 780.57 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 237,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,098.14/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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