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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 718.05 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 718.05 and 333.75 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 718.05 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/718.05 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 718.05 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 239,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,649.19/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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