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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 780.38 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 780.38 and 263.52 is: 395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 780.38 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/780.38 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 780.38 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 205,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,645.74/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.47

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