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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.69, 780.73 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.69, 780.73 and 196.08 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.69 : 780.73 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.69/780.73 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.69x = 780.73 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.69x = 153,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,085.54/520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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