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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 779.36 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 779.36 and 376.32 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 779.36 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/779.36 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 779.36 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 293,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,288.76/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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