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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 779.59 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 779.59 and 337.33 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 779.59 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/779.59 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 779.59 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 262,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,979.09/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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