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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.09, 779.52 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.09, 779.52 and 242.60 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.09 : 779.52 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.09/779.52 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.09x = 779.52 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.09x = 189,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,108.56/520.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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