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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 717.18 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 717.18 and 354.04 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 717.18 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/717.18 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 717.18 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 253,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,910.41/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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