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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 779.88 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 779.88 and 346.92 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 779.88 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/779.88 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 779.88 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 270,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,555.97/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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