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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 717.56 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 717.56 and 362.90 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 717.56 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/717.56 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 717.56 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 260,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,399.82/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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