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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 780.73 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 780.73 and 173.88 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 780.73 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/780.73 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 780.73 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 135,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,753.33/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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