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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 781.56 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 781.56 and 493.28 is: 740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 781.56 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/781.56 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 781.56 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 385,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,527.92/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.15

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