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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 718.74 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 718.74 and 365.52 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 718.74 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/718.74 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 718.74 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 262,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,713.84/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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