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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 780.87 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 780.87 and 242.67 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 780.87 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/780.87 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 780.87 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 189,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,497.56/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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