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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.66, 781.07 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.66, 781.07 and 242.90 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.66 : 781.07 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.66/781.07 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.66x = 781.07 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.66x = 189,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,721.90/520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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