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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 717.47 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 717.47 and 333.56 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 717.47 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/717.47 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 717.47 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 239,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,319.29/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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