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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.31, 780.48 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.31, 780.48 and 289.17 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.31 : 780.48 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.31/780.48 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.31x = 780.48 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.31x = 225,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,691.40/520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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