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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 780.57 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 780.57 and 173.78 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 780.57 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/780.57 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 780.57 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 135,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,647.45/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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