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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 715.61 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 715.61 and 507.77 is: 698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 715.61 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/715.61 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 715.61 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 363,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,368.35/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.68

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