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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.31, 780.89 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.31, 780.89 and 366.54 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.31 : 780.89 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.31/780.89 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.31x = 780.89 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.31x = 286,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,225.59/520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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