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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 780.76 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 780.76 and 195.92 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 780.76 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/780.76 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 780.76 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 152,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,966.50/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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