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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 717.73 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 717.73 and 343.31 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 717.73 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/717.73 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 717.73 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 246,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,403.89/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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