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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 780.47 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 780.47 and 246.48 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 780.47 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/780.47 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 780.47 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 192,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,367.01/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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