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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 781.09 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 781.09 and 174.03 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 781.09 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/781.09 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 781.09 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 135,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,933.09/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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