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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.24, 718.02 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.24, 718.02 and 354.34 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.24 : 718.02 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.24/718.02 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.24x = 718.02 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.24x = 254,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,423.21/520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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