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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 779.83 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 779.83 and 195.35 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 779.83 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/779.83 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 779.83 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 152,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,335.40/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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