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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 718.21 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 718.21 and 345.04 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 718.21 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/718.21 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 718.21 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 247,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,811.18/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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