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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.39, 779.88 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.39, 779.88 and 365.47 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.39 : 779.88 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.39/779.88 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.39x = 779.88 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.39x = 285,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,022.74/520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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