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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.48 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.48 and 333.44 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.48 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.48 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.48 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 239,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,236.53/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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