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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.13, 779.67 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.13, 779.67 and 245.73 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.13 : 779.67 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.13/779.67 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.13x = 779.67 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.13x = 191,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,588.31/520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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