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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 780.03 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 780.03 and 195.48 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 780.03 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/780.03 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 780.03 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 152,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,480.26/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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