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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.80, 780.93 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.80, 780.93 and 328.02 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.80 : 780.93 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.80/780.93 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.80x = 780.93 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.80x = 256,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,160.66/520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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