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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 779.90 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 779.90 and 246.09 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 779.90 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/779.90 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 779.90 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 191,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,924.36/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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