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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 781.25 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 781.25 and 337.97 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 781.25 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/781.25 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 781.25 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 264,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,039.33/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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