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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 718.63 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 718.63 and 323.98 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 718.63 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/718.63 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 718.63 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 232,821.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,821.75/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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