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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 717.33 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 717.33 and 389.26 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 717.33 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/717.33 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 717.33 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 279,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,227.88/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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