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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 714 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 714 and 506.76 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 714 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/714 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 714 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 361,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,826.64/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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