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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 779.36 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 779.36 and 263.25 is: 394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 779.36 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/779.36 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 779.36 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 205,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,165.20/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.33

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