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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 780.38 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521, 780.38 and 337.86 is: 506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 780.38 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/780.38 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 780.38 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 263,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,659.19/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.06

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