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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.13, 779.71 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.13, 779.71 and 273.28 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.13 : 779.71 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.13/779.71 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.13x = 779.71 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.13x = 213,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,079.15/520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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