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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 779.68 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 779.68 and 246.16 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 779.68 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/779.68 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 779.68 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 191,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,926.03/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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