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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 779.60 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 779.60 and 434.24 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 779.60 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/779.60 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 779.60 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 338,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,533.50/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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