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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 781.20 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 781.20 and 264.15 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 781.20 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/781.20 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 781.20 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 206,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,353.98/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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