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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.41, 779.58 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.41, 779.58 and 273.24 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.41 : 779.58 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.41/779.58 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.41x = 779.58 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.41x = 213,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,015.14/520.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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