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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 718.14 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 718.14 and 323.88 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 718.14 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/718.14 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 718.14 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 232,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,591.18/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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