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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 717.75 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 717.75 and 333.54 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 717.75 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/717.75 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 717.75 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 239,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,398.34/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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