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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 718.39 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 718.39 and 354.08 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 718.39 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/718.39 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 718.39 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 254,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,363.74/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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