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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 780.30 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 780.30 and 303.88 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 780.30 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/780.30 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 780.30 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 237,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,117.56/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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