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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 781.47 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 781.47 and 290.07 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 781.47 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/781.47 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 781.47 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 226,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,681.00/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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