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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.47, 780.80 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.47, 780.80 and 195.93 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.47 : 780.80 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.47/780.80 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.47x = 780.80 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.47x = 152,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,982.14/520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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