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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.53, 780.57 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.53, 780.57 and 260.43 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.53 : 780.57 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.53/780.57 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.53x = 780.57 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.53x = 203,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,283.85/520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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