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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 717.72 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 717.72 and 323.72 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 717.72 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/717.72 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 717.72 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 232,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,340.32/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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