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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 718.08 and 334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 718.08 and 334.00 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 718.08 = 334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/718.08 = 334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 718.08 × 334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 239,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,841.01/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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