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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 781.12 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 781.12 and 178.76 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 781.12 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/781.12 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 781.12 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 139,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,633.01/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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