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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 717.57 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 717.57 and 380.62 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 717.57 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/717.57 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 717.57 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 273,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,121.49/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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