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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 780.02 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 780.02 and 346.80 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 780.02 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/780.02 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 780.02 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 270,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,509.20/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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