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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.51, 780.16 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.51, 780.16 and 366.21 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.51 : 780.16 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.51/780.16 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.51x = 780.16 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.51x = 285,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,702.39/520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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