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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 718.26 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 718.26 and 333.88 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 718.26 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/718.26 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 718.26 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 239,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,812.65/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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