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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 781.18 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 781.18 and 246.72 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 781.18 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/781.18 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 781.18 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 192,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,727.59/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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