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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.15, 780.34 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.15, 780.34 and 195.52 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.15 : 780.34 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.15/780.34 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.15x = 780.34 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.15x = 152,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,569.64/520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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