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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.06, 779.63 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.06, 779.63 and 246.23 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.06 : 779.63 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.06/779.63 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.06x = 779.63 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.06x = 191,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,968.29/520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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