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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.47, 780.69 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.47, 780.69 and 367.08 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.47 : 780.69 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.47/780.69 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.47x = 780.69 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.47x = 286,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,575.69/520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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