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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 781.59 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 781.59 and 277.52 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 781.59 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/781.59 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 781.59 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 216,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,906.86/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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