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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.87, 780.90 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.87, 780.90 and 277.47 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.87 : 780.90 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.87/780.90 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.87x = 780.90 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.87x = 216,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,672.42/520.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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