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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 717.10 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 717.10 and 373.14 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 717.10 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/717.10 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 717.10 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 267,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,577.76/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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