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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.40, 718.77 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.40, 718.77 and 380.30 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.40 : 718.77 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.40/718.77 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.40x = 718.77 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.40x = 273,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,346.06/520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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