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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.19, 717.76 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.19, 717.76 and 323.75 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.19 : 717.76 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.19/717.76 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.19x = 717.76 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.19x = 232,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,374.80/520.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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