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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.33, 780.23 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.33, 780.23 and 276.79 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.33 : 780.23 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.33/780.23 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.33x = 780.23 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.33x = 215,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,955.96/520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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