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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 779.98 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 779.98 and 289.32 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 779.98 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/779.98 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 779.98 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 225,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,663.81/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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