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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 780.48 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 780.48 and 195.68 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 780.48 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/780.48 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 780.48 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 152,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,724.33/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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