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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.90, 781.34 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.90, 781.34 and 350.98 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.90 : 781.34 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.90/781.34 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.90x = 781.34 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.90x = 274,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,234.71/520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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