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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 779.58 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 779.58 and 383.40 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 779.58 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/779.58 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 779.58 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 298,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,890.97/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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