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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 780.72 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 780.72 and 260.52 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 780.72 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/780.72 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 780.72 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 203,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,393.17/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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