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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 781.56 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 781.56 and 382.87 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 781.56 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/781.56 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 781.56 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 299,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,233.92/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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