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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 780.48 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 780.48 and 276.64 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 780.48 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/780.48 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 780.48 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 215,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,911.99/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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