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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 781.13 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 781.13 and 358.47 is: 537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 781.13 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/781.13 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 781.13 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 280,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,012.57/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.49

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