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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 717.71 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 717.71 and 343.62 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 717.71 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/717.71 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 717.71 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 246,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,617.79/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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