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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 779.92 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 779.92 and 195.31 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 779.92 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/779.92 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 779.92 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 152,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,326.18/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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