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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.39, 718.01 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.39, 718.01 and 323.76 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.39 : 718.01 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.39/718.01 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.39x = 718.01 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.39x = 232,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,467.03/520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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