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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 780.92 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 780.92 and 353.32 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 780.92 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/780.92 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 780.92 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 275,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,914.65/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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