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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.09, 717.70 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.09, 717.70 and 372.97 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.09 : 717.70 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.09/717.70 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.09x = 717.70 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.09x = 267,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,680.57/520.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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