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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 780.50 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 780.50 and 328.44 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 780.50 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/780.50 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 780.50 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 256,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,347.42/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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