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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.82, 780.81 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.82, 780.81 and 260.67 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.82 : 780.81 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.82/780.81 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.82x = 780.81 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.82x = 203,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,533.74/520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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