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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 718.56 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 718.56 and 313.44 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 718.56 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/718.56 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 718.56 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 225,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,225.45/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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