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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 781.02 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 781.02 and 263.88 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 781.02 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/781.02 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 781.02 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 206,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,095.56/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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