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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 779.46 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 779.46 and 242.58 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 779.46 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/779.46 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 779.46 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 189,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,081.41/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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