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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 717.71 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 717.71 and 373.40 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 717.71 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/717.71 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 717.71 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 267,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,987.46/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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