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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 717.26 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 717.26 and 354.51 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 717.26 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/717.26 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 717.26 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 254,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,274.07/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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