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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 780.33 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 780.33 and 373.61 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 780.33 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/780.33 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 780.33 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 291,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,539.09/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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