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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.54, 781.08 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.54, 781.08 and 196.12 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.54 : 781.08 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.54/781.08 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.54x = 781.08 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.54x = 153,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,185.41/520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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