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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 852.57 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 852.57 and 520.17 is: 717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 852.57 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/852.57 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 852.57 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 443,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,481.34/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.40

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