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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.75, 778.78 and 397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.75, 778.78 and 397.39 is: 594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.75 : 778.78 = 397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.75/778.78 = 397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.75x = 778.78 × 397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.75x = 309,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,477.40/520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.29

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