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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 780.14 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 780.14 and 173.44 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 780.14 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/780.14 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 780.14 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 135,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,305.96/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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