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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.59, 718.39 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.59, 718.39 and 373.47 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.59 : 718.39 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.59/718.39 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.59x = 718.39 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.59x = 268,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,297.11/520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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