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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.80, 780.61 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.80, 780.61 and 260.40 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.80 : 780.61 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.80/780.61 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.80x = 780.61 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.80x = 203,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270.84/520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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