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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 780.39 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 780.39 and 289.35 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 780.39 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/780.39 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 780.39 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 225,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,805.85/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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