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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 779.01 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 779.01 and 276.54 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 779.01 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/779.01 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 779.01 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 215,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,427.43/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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