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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.46, 718.34 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.46, 718.34 and 343.11 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.46 : 718.34 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.46/718.34 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.46x = 718.34 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.46x = 246,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,469.64/520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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