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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 781.20 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 781.20 and 277.08 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 781.20 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/781.20 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 781.20 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 216,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,454.90/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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