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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.08, 780.86 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.08, 780.86 and 277.80 is: 416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.08 : 780.86 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.08/780.86 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.08x = 780.86 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.08x = 216,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,922.91/521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.29

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