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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 780.03 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 780.03 and 246.09 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 780.03 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/780.03 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 780.03 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 191,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,957.58/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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