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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 780.50 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 780.50 and 338.13 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 780.50 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/780.50 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 780.50 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 263,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,910.47/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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