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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.20 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.20 and 276.72 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 780.20 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/780.20 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 780.20 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 215,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,896.94/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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