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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.79, 781.37 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.79, 781.37 and 325.57 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.79 : 781.37 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.79/781.37 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.79x = 781.37 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.79x = 254,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,389.74/520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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