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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.75, 719.18 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.75, 719.18 and 365.23 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.75 : 719.18 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.75/719.18 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.75x = 719.18 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.75x = 262,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,666.11/520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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