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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 779.08 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 779.08 and 245.40 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 779.08 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/779.08 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 779.08 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 191,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,186.23/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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