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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 717.62 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 717.62 and 373.20 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 717.62 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/717.62 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 717.62 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 267,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,813.92/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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