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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 780.46 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 780.46 and 356.20 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 780.46 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/780.46 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 780.46 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 277,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,998.01/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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