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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 779.90 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 779.90 and 242.20 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 779.90 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/779.90 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 779.90 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 188,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,891.73/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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