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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.34, 779.47 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.34, 779.47 and 259.55 is: 388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.34 : 779.47 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.34/779.47 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.34x = 779.47 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.34x = 202,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,311.44/520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.81

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