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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.54 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.54 and 195.96 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 780.54 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/780.54 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 780.54 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 152,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,951.69/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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