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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 781.19 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 781.19 and 246.68 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 781.19 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/781.19 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 781.19 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 192,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,704.67/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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