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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 781.47 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 781.47 and 260.97 is: 391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 781.47 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/781.47 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 781.47 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 203,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,940.23/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.66

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