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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 717.63 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 717.63 and 362.82 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 717.63 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/717.63 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 717.63 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 260,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,370.52/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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