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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 717.72 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 717.72 and 330.96 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 717.72 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/717.72 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 717.72 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 237,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,536.61/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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