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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 779.58 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 779.58 and 259.74 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 779.58 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/779.58 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 779.58 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 202,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,488.11/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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