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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 780.72 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 780.72 and 173.84 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 780.72 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/780.72 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 780.72 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 135,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,720.36/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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