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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.63, 718.52 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.63, 718.52 and 389.41 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.63 : 718.52 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.63/718.52 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.63x = 718.52 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.63x = 279,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,797.32/520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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