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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.36, 718.50 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.36, 718.50 and 404.20 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.36 : 718.50 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.36/718.50 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.36x = 718.50 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.36x = 290,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,417.70/520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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