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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 718.16 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 718.16 and 354.24 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 718.16 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/718.16 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 718.16 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 254,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,401.00/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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