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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 779.76 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 779.76 and 383.96 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 779.76 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/779.76 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 779.76 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 299,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,396.65/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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