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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.93, 780.62 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.93, 780.62 and 390.30 is: 584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.93 : 780.62 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.93/780.62 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.93x = 780.62 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.93x = 304,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,675.99/520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.87

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