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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 780.01 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 780.01 and 246.19 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 780.01 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/780.01 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 780.01 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 192,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,030.66/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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