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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 779.64 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 779.64 and 245.82 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 779.64 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/779.64 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 779.64 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 191,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,651.10/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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