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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 781.52 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 781.52 and 174.29 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 781.52 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/781.52 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 781.52 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 136,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,206.34/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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