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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 780.28 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 780.28 and 173.52 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 780.28 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/780.28 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 780.28 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 135,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,389.42/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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