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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.86 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.86 and 371.05 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.86 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.86 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.86 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 266,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,361.09/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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