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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 779.94 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 779.94 and 276.84 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 779.94 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/779.94 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 779.94 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 215,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,918.59/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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