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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 781.81 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 781.81 and 301.14 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 781.81 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/781.81 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 781.81 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 235,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,433.51/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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