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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 717.72 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 717.72 and 323.66 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 717.72 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/717.72 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 717.72 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 232,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,297.26/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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