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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 781.32 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 781.32 and 366.36 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 781.32 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/781.32 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 781.32 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 286,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,244.40/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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