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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 717.75 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 717.75 and 354.33 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 717.75 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/717.75 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 717.75 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 254,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,320.36/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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