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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 781.02 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 781.02 and 277.10 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 781.02 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/781.02 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 781.02 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 216,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,416.74/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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