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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.06, 717.60 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.06, 717.60 and 333.76 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.06 : 717.60 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.06/717.60 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.06x = 717.60 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.06x = 239,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,506.18/520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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