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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 717.90 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 717.90 and 352.08 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 717.90 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/717.90 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 717.90 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 252,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,756.91/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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