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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 780.69 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 780.69 and 277.40 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 780.69 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/780.69 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 780.69 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 216,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,563.41/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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