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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.58 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.58 and 173.77 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 780.58 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/780.58 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 780.58 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 135,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,641.39/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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