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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.79, 780.26 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.79, 780.26 and 373.77 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.79 : 780.26 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.79/780.26 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.79x = 780.26 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.79x = 291,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,635.91/520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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