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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 781.53 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 781.53 and 343.02 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 781.53 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/781.53 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 781.53 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 268,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,080.42/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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