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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.85, 780.57 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.85, 780.57 and 196.04 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.85 : 780.57 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.85/780.57 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.85x = 780.57 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.85x = 153,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,024.89/520.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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