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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 781.25 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 781.25 and 325.98 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 781.25 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/781.25 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 781.25 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 254,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,670.25/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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