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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.55, 780.41 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.55, 780.41 and 300.93 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.55 : 780.41 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.55/780.41 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.55x = 780.41 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.55x = 234,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,849.53/520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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