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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.90, 781.65 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.90, 781.65 and 358.70 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.90 : 781.65 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.90/781.65 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.90x = 781.65 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.90x = 280,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,373.95/520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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