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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.73, 780.09 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.73, 780.09 and 325.80 is: 488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.73 : 780.09 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.73/780.09 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.73x = 780.09 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.73x = 254,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,153.32/520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.07

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