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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 718.23 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 718.23 and 354.61 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 718.23 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/718.23 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 718.23 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 254,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,691.54/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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