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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 780.54 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 780.54 and 195.78 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 780.54 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/780.54 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 780.54 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 152,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,814.12/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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