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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.42 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.42 and 380.23 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.42 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.42 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.42 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 272,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,782.81/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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