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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 717.96 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 717.96 and 323.70 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 717.96 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/717.96 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 717.96 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 232,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,402.17/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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