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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.58 and 389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.58 and 389.45 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.58 = 389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.58 = 389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.58 × 389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 279,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,850.98/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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