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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.06, 780.61 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.06, 780.61 and 260.24 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.06 : 780.61 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.06/780.61 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.06x = 780.61 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.06x = 203,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,145.95/520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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