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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 717.59 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 717.59 and 373.09 is: 514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 717.59 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/717.59 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 717.59 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 267,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,727.95/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.16

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