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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 717.66 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 717.66 and 372.94 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 717.66 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/717.66 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 717.66 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 267,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,644.12/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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