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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 780.43 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 780.43 and 246.21 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 780.43 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/780.43 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 780.43 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 192,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,152.48/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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