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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 719.42 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 719.42 and 380.72 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 719.42 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/719.42 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 719.42 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 273,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,897.58/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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