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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 718.21 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 718.21 and 365.04 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 718.21 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/718.21 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 718.21 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 262,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,175.38/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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