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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 717.37 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 717.37 and 333.47 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 717.37 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/717.37 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 717.37 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 239,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,222.33/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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