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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.89, 781.43 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.89, 781.43 and 174.33 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.89 : 781.43 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.89/781.43 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.89x = 781.43 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.89x = 136,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,226.69/520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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