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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 779.34 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 779.34 and 349 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 779.34 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/779.34 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 779.34 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 271,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,989.66/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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