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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.09, 779.02 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.09, 779.02 and 245.77 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.09 : 779.02 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.09/779.02 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.09x = 779.02 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.09x = 191,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,457.18/520.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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