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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 780.57 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 780.57 and 374.31 is: 561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 780.57 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/780.57 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 780.57 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 292,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,175.16/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.16

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