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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.60, 781.80 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.60, 781.80 and 367.60 is: 552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.60 : 781.80 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.60/781.80 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.60x = 781.80 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.60x = 287,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,389.68/520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.04

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