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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.25, 779.83 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.25, 779.83 and 246.01 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.25 : 779.83 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.25/779.83 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.25x = 779.83 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.25x = 191,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,847.07/520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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