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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.23, 718.05 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.23, 718.05 and 323.62 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.23 : 718.05 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.23/718.05 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.23x = 718.05 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.23x = 232,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,375.34/520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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