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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 718.44 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 718.44 and 345.84 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 718.44 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/718.44 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 718.44 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 248,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,465.29/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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