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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.81, 780.76 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.81, 780.76 and 246.76 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.81 : 780.76 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.81/780.76 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.81x = 780.76 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.81x = 192,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,661.70/520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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