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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.35, 717.10 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.35, 717.10 and 372.73 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.35 : 717.10 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.35/717.10 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.35x = 717.10 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.35x = 267,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,281.03/520.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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