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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.08, 780.66 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.08, 780.66 and 390.84 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.08 : 780.66 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.08/780.66 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.08x = 780.66 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.08x = 305,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,113.15/521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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