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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.43, 718.39 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.43, 718.39 and 354.73 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.43 : 718.39 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.43/718.39 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.43x = 718.39 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.43x = 254,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,837.50/520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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