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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.90, 780.94 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.90, 780.94 and 286.27 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.90 : 780.94 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.90/780.94 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.90x = 780.94 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.90x = 223,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,558.10/520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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