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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.46, 780.81 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.46, 780.81 and 260.57 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.46 : 780.81 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.46/780.81 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.46x = 780.81 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.46x = 203,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,450.45/520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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