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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.31, 780.20 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.31, 780.20 and 256.45 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.31 : 780.20 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.31/780.20 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.31x = 780.20 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.31x = 200,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,080.98/520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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