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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 718.37 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 718.37 and 363.48 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 718.37 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/718.37 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 718.37 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 261,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,113.13/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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