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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 717.41 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 717.41 and 363.09 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 717.41 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/717.41 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 717.41 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 260,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,484.40/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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