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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 717.78 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 717.78 and 363.60 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 717.78 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/717.78 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 717.78 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 260,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,984.81/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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