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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 779.37 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 779.37 and 389.88 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 779.37 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/779.37 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 779.37 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 303,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,860.78/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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