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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 780.96 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 780.96 and 196.08 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 780.96 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/780.96 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 780.96 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 153,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,130.64/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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