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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 781.52 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 781.52 and 384.18 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 781.52 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/781.52 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 781.52 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 300,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,241.41/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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