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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 779.63 and 246.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 779.63 and 246.00 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 779.63 = 246.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/779.63 = 246.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 779.63 × 246.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 191,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,786.21/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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