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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 781.21 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 781.21 and 277.22 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 781.21 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/781.21 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 781.21 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 216,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,567.04/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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