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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.30, 780.84 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.30, 780.84 and 246.47 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.30 : 780.84 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.30/780.84 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.30x = 780.84 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.30x = 192,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,453.63/520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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