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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.86, 780.70 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.86, 780.70 and 261.06 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.86 : 780.70 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.86/780.70 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.86x = 780.70 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.86x = 203,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,809.54/520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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