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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 781.30 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 781.30 and 347.50 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 781.30 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/781.30 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 781.30 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 271,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,501.75/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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