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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 779.73 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 779.73 and 276.41 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 779.73 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/779.73 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 779.73 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 215,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,526.08/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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