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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.47, 717.94 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.47, 717.94 and 343.37 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.47 : 717.94 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.47/717.94 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.47x = 717.94 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.47x = 246,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,518.20/520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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