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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 717.80 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 717.80 and 373.18 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 717.80 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/717.80 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 717.80 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 267,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,868.60/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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