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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.43, 717.47 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.43, 717.47 and 362.84 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.43 : 717.47 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.43/717.47 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.43x = 717.47 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.43x = 260,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,324.13/520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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