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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 779.96 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 779.96 and 190.94 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 779.96 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/779.96 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 779.96 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 148,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,920.71/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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