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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 781.08 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 781.08 and 246.70 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 781.08 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/781.08 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 781.08 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 192,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,692.44/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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