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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 781.14 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 781.14 and 277.14 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 781.14 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/781.14 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 781.14 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 216,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,485.14/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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