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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 718.02 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 718.02 and 354.36 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 718.02 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/718.02 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 718.02 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 254,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,437.57/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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