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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.61, 781.02 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.61, 781.02 and 242.76 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.61 : 781.02 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.61/781.02 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.61x = 781.02 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.61x = 189,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,598.95/520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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