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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.99, 719.10 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.99, 719.10 and 363.65 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.99 : 719.10 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.99/719.10 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.99x = 719.10 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.99x = 261,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,500.72/520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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