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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 780.05 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 780.05 and 260.03 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 780.05 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/780.05 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 780.05 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 202,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,836.40/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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