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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.81, 781.22 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.81, 781.22 and 291.17 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.81 : 781.22 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.81/781.22 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.81x = 781.22 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.81x = 227,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,465.01/520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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