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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 718.11 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 718.11 and 333.95 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 718.11 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/718.11 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 718.11 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 239,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,809.24/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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