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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 718.09 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 718.09 and 371.61 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 718.09 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/718.09 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 718.09 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 266,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,848.50/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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