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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.60, 780.78 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.60, 780.78 and 246.52 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.60 : 780.78 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.60/780.78 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.60x = 780.78 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.60x = 192,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,477.89/520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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