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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 718.62 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 718.62 and 365.64 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 718.62 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/718.62 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 718.62 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 262,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,756.22/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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