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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 717.92 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 717.92 and 363.11 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 717.92 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/717.92 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 717.92 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 260,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,678.53/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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