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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.42, 717.96 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.42, 717.96 and 334.02 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.42 : 717.96 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.42/717.96 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.42x = 717.96 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.42x = 239,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,810.89/520.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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