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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.33, 780.48 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.33, 780.48 and 191.53 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.33 : 780.48 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.33/780.48 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.33x = 780.48 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.33x = 149,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,485.33/520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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