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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 718.02 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 718.02 and 380.37 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 718.02 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/718.02 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 718.02 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 273,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,113.27/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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