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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 781.02 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 781.02 and 264 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 781.02 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/781.02 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 781.02 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 206,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,189.28/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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