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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.24, 780.48 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.24, 780.48 and 173.60 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.24 : 780.48 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.24/780.48 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.24x = 780.48 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.24x = 135,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,491.33/520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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