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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 781.74 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 781.74 and 338.73 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 781.74 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/781.74 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 781.74 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 264,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,798.79/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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