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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 717.93 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 717.93 and 362.75 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 717.93 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/717.93 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 717.93 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 260,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,425.52/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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