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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 717.57 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 717.57 and 363.06 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 717.57 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/717.57 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 717.57 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 260,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,520.96/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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