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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.58, 780.10 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.58, 780.10 and 411.16 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.58 : 780.10 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.58/780.10 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.58x = 780.10 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.58x = 320,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,745.92/520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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