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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 779.68 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 779.68 and 195.21 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 779.68 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/779.68 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 779.68 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 152,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,200.48/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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