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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 716.76 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 716.76 and 362.86 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 716.76 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/716.76 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 716.76 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 260,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,083.53/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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