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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.75, 780.11 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.75, 780.11 and 346.91 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.75 : 780.11 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.75/780.11 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.75x = 780.11 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.75x = 270,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,627.96/520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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