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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 718.06 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 718.06 and 354.40 is: 489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 718.06 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/718.06 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 718.06 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 254,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,480.46/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.18

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