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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 718.37 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 718.37 and 321.44 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 718.37 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/718.37 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 718.37 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 230,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,907.65/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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