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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 781.71 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 781.71 and 357.27 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 781.71 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/781.71 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 781.71 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 279,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,281.53/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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