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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 717.48 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 717.48 and 323.52 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 717.48 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/717.48 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 717.48 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 232,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,119.13/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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