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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 717.96 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 717.96 and 333.78 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 717.96 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/717.96 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 717.96 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 239,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,640.69/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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