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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 779.38 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 779.38 and 246.22 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 779.38 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/779.38 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 779.38 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 191,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,898.94/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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