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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.37, 720.45 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.37, 720.45 and 373.77 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.37 : 720.45 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.37/720.45 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.37x = 720.45 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.37x = 269,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,282.60/521.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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