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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 717.92 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 717.92 and 372.80 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 717.92 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/717.92 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 717.92 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 267,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,640.58/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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