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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.15, 780.57 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.15, 780.57 and 195.51 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.15 : 780.57 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.15/780.57 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.15x = 780.57 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.15x = 152,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,609.24/520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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