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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.66, 779.37 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.66, 779.37 and 389.89 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.66 : 779.37 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.66/779.37 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.66x = 779.37 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.66x = 303,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,868.57/520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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