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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 779.22 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 779.22 and 246.06 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 779.22 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/779.22 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 779.22 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 191,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,734.87/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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