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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.55, 780.53 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.55, 780.53 and 301.13 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.55 : 780.53 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.55/780.53 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.55x = 780.53 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.55x = 235,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,035.59/520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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