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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 781.46 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 781.46 and 196.26 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 781.46 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/781.46 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 781.46 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 153,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,368.36/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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