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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 779.87 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 779.87 and 173.34 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 779.87 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/779.87 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 779.87 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 135,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,181.80/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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