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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 779.36 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 779.36 and 337.76 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 779.36 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/779.36 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 779.36 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 263,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,236.63/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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