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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.58, 780.46 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.58, 780.46 and 260.45 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.58 : 780.46 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.58/780.46 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.58x = 780.46 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.58x = 203,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,266.90/520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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