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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.82, 782.64 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.82, 782.64 and 277.50 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.82 : 782.64 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.82/782.64 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.82x = 782.64 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.82x = 217,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,182.60/520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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