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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.34, 780.60 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.34, 780.60 and 358.34 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.34 : 780.60 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.34/780.60 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.34x = 780.60 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.34x = 279,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,720.20/520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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