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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.89, 780.40 and 276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.89, 780.40 and 276.67 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.89 : 780.40 = 276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.89/780.40 = 276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.89x = 780.40 × 276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.89x = 215,913.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,913.27/520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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