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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 781.33 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 781.33 and 338.16 is: 507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 781.33 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/781.33 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 781.33 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 264,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,214.55/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.44

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