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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 717.27 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 717.27 and 323.64 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 717.27 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/717.27 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 717.27 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 232,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,137.26/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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