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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 793.27 and 520.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 793.27 and 520.81 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 793.27 = 520.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/793.27 = 520.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 793.27 × 520.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 413,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,142.95/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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