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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 718.01 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 718.01 and 363.28 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 718.01 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/718.01 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 718.01 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 260,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,838.67/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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