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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 717.51 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 717.51 and 373.02 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 717.51 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/717.51 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 717.51 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 267,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,645.58/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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