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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.51, 780.96 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.51, 780.96 and 195.94 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.51 : 780.96 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.51/780.96 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.51x = 780.96 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.51x = 153,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,021.30/520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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