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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.87, 781.43 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.87, 781.43 and 277.34 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.87 : 781.43 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.87/781.43 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.87x = 781.43 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.87x = 216,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,722.36/520.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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