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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 780.03 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 780.03 and 277.20 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 780.03 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/780.03 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 780.03 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 216,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,224.32/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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