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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.72, 781.47 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.72, 781.47 and 277.36 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.72 : 781.47 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.72/781.47 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.72x = 781.47 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.72x = 216,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,748.52/520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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