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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.99, 781.56 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.99, 781.56 and 196.38 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.99 : 781.56 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.99/781.56 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.99x = 781.56 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.99x = 153,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,482.75/520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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