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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 779.03 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 779.03 and 337.24 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 779.03 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/779.03 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 779.03 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 262,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,720.08/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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