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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 780.53 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 780.53 and 260.73 is: 390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 780.53 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/780.53 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 780.53 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 203,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,506.28/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.89

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