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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 717.66 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 717.66 and 380.52 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 717.66 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/717.66 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 717.66 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 273,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,083.98/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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