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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 781.02 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 781.02 and 260.78 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 781.02 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/781.02 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 781.02 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 203,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,674.40/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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