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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.47, 779.67 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.47, 779.67 and 259.74 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.47 : 779.67 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.47/779.67 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.47x = 779.67 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.47x = 202,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,511.49/520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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