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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.45, 780.77 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.45, 780.77 and 195.82 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.45 : 780.77 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.45/780.77 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.45x = 780.77 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.45x = 152,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,888.92/520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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