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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 781.11 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 781.11 and 276.84 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 781.11 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/781.11 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 781.11 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 216,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,242.49/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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