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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 717.78 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 717.78 and 323.72 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 717.78 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/717.78 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 717.78 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 232,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359.74/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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