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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 780.86 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 780.86 and 276.98 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 780.86 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/780.86 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 780.86 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 216,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,279.39/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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