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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 717.99 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 717.99 and 333.61 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 717.99 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/717.99 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 717.99 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 239,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,528.64/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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