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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.93, 780.85 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.93, 780.85 and 338.41 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.93 : 780.85 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.93/780.85 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.93x = 780.85 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.93x = 264,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,247.45/520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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