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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 781.94 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 781.94 and 383.12 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 781.94 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/781.94 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 781.94 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 299,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,572.98/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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