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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.03, 717.59 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.03, 717.59 and 320.83 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.03 : 717.59 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.03/717.59 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.03x = 717.59 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.03x = 230,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,224.40/520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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