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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 718.59 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 718.59 and 402.24 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 718.59 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/718.59 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 718.59 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 289,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,049.84/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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