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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.89, 781.37 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.89, 781.37 and 196.28 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.89 : 781.37 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.89/781.37 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.89x = 781.37 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.89x = 153,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,367.30/520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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