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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 781.56 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 781.56 and 277.83 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 781.56 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/781.56 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 781.56 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 217,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,140.81/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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