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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 780.24 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 780.24 and 246.12 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 780.24 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/780.24 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 780.24 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 192,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,032.67/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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