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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.79, 781.25 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.79, 781.25 and 335.84 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.79 : 781.25 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.79/781.25 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.79x = 781.25 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.79x = 262,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,369.41/520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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