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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.59, 781.08 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.59, 781.08 and 196.20 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.59 : 781.08 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.59/781.08 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.59x = 781.08 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.59x = 153,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,247.90/520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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