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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 717.93 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 717.93 and 373.16 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 717.93 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/717.93 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 717.93 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 267,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,900.52/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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