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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.45, 717.52 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.45, 717.52 and 354.38 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.45 : 717.52 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.45/717.52 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.45x = 717.52 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.45x = 254,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,274.74/520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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