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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.33, 717.83 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.33, 717.83 and 333.76 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.33 : 717.83 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.33/717.83 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.33x = 717.83 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.33x = 239,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,577.68/520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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