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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 781.92 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 781.92 and 349.76 is: 525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 781.92 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/781.92 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 781.92 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 273,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,484.34/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.28

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